Exercises You Can Do In Your Office Cube Without Looking Weird

Because sitting down all day in the office negates your workout by canceling out 8 percent of what you gain from vigorous exercise (or 16 percent from moderate exercise), we're all advised to move every now and then. Trips to the restroom are the bare minimum, since you might only have five a day.

You'll need to stretch a lot more than you get from walking. Certified yoga instructor Linda Steinberg shares with Harvard Business Review some exercises you can do on your desk without being embarrassed.

1. Shoulder rolls

- Sit straight and lift your right shoulder. Slowly roll your shoulder around and back. Then do the same for the left shoulder.

- Alternate right and left shoulder rolls for three more times.

- Lift both shoulders up to your ears, then hold for two seconds. Release them by slowly rolling your shoulders around and back. Repeat five times.

2. Open chest stretch

- Sit near the edge of your seat, and interlace your fingers behind you. Make sure your palms are together and facing your back.